Definition

A term used to refer to a bone or an opening, often found in medical or anatomical contexts.

Example

The doctor explained that the os trapezium is one of the bones in the wrist.

Conversation

Did you know that the term os refers to a bone in medical terminology?

Really? I always thought it was just a fancy word for mouth or opening.

Yeah, it’s interesting how specific it can be, especially in anatomy.

For sure! I’ll remember that next time I hear someone use os.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'os' originates from Latin 'os' (meaning mouth or opening). In anatomical terms, it refers to the mouth or an opening in the body.

Memory Tip

Think of the Latin word 'os' meaning mouth or opening, which helps you remember that 'os' refers to a mouth or an opening.

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